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Kendall Park Learning Center is excited to announce the
creation of its new science curriculum! With these new classes,
you can give your children the edge they need to succeed!
Biology
Major emphasis
is placed on the study of biology at the cellular level.
The course begins by presenting the structure, chemistry,
and reproductive processes of the cell, and proceeds to
use the cell as an introduction to the study of micro-organism,
plants, animals, genetics, and ecology. This serves as
a good preparation for the SAT II or a high school AP
course.
Chemistry
 Chemistry
introduces the basic fundamentals of inorganic, physical,
analytical and organic chemistry. Concepts are reinforced
by frequent laboratory periods. Students develop problem
solving skills involving tables, diagrams, graphs and
mathematical and chemical equations. This course is designed
to give a thorough background to students planning to
take AP chemistry during the school year. This serves
as a good preparation for the SAT II or a high school
AP course. This class can also be offered to individual
students online for personalized instruction, or modified
for the needs of homeschooled students.
Introduction
to Organic Chemistry
The goal of
this class is to prepare the students to College Level
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. The class, which meets
two hours a week for three months, is designed to uncover
the underlying principles of organic chemistry, rather
than the memorization of numerous chemical facts. A laboratory
component is incorporated to relate the main topics with
everyday applications. The class is designed for students
who have already taken a chemistry class. They should
be familiar with the concepts of mole, molecular mass,
stoichiometry, limiting reagents, and electronegativity.
The class will cover such topics as: the geometry of organic
compounds and an introduction to molecular orbital theory;
the main classes of organic compounds; important reactions
in organic chemistry and their relationship to our lives;
and, the main classes of macromolecules in biochemistry
and their metabolism.
Chemistry
Laboratory for Homeschool Students
The goal is
to prepare the student for the SAT II in chemistry, while
maintaining an experience that is mostly self-taught.
A 21⁄2-hour laboratory is offered once a week in
a chemistry laboratory under the supervision of an experienced
teacher who is also a trained experimental chemist. The
teacher will be available online for help. This class
is recommended to the home school students who are motivated
and interested in learning more about the chemical and
biochemical sciences. Once the background information
has been covered, the students will be encouraged to select
their own topics for further knowledge, bridging into
biochemistry if they desire. Within the ability of the
laboratory, they will be able to design and perform their
own experiments to investigate the world around them.
Physics
Physics introduces
students to the underlying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics,
wave phenomena, light, electrostatics, magnetism and nuclear
physics. The course demonstrates the central role physics
plays in the other sciences as well as its application
to everyday life.
Earth Science
An overview
of geology, physics, chemistry, and biology as they impact
our universe; the earth's internal processes; the makeup
of the natural world. Included are a study of the earth's
air, water and physical processes as they shape the physical
world.
Physical Science
Course emphasizes
basic concepts, logical methods of chemistry and physics
as they apply to everyday events. Contents include structure
and property of matter; laws of motion; work and heat; light.
Practical implications of all topics are stressed along
with skills in scientific methods.
AP Reviews
in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
These short,
fast-paced classes offer reviews of all the material included
on the AP exams. Additionally, test-taking strategies
are covered to allow students to work more efficiently
during the exams. The classes are limited to 12 students
each and meet every Saturday for 3 hours. Each week, students
are expected to take practice exams outside of class in
order to assess their knowledge and to gauge their progress.
Science Topics
In-Depth
Do you have
a specific interest in some area of science? Would you
like to explore it further? Contact
us at the KPLC, where we can arrange a special program
of study tailored to your needs and interests.
One-on-One
and Small Group Sessions
One-on-one
or small group sessions are offered and recommended for
students who have difficulties in their science classes.
Students are first assessed and a review program tailored
to their needs is created. The length of the review will
depend on the student’s strength and progress.
The following
topics are offered:
- AP Chemistry
- General
Chemistry
- AP Physics
- General
Physics
- AP Biology
- General
Biology
Registration
Forms
Interested in
enrolling at the Kendall Park Learning Center? Click
here to go to the Admissions page, where you can download
a variety of registration forms and materials
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